Postcode E17 5QR is located in a major urban area, within the Higham Hill ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Blackhorse Road area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Higham Hill Recreation Ground.
Blackhorse Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Blackhorse Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 5QR.
Blackhorse Road near E17 5QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Northumberland Park | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Northumberland Park |
| 1 mi | 4 | Meridian Water | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Meridian Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Higham Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Rodney Green | Small | Walking directions to Rodney Green |
| 0.4 mi | Folly Lane Playground | Small | Walking directions to Folly Lane Playground |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £594,000 in Higham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £910,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £393,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £605,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £639,500 |
10 year median price trend in Higham Hill
In the E17 5QR postcode area, located within Blackhorse Road, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kiri's Food & Wine | 250 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 6AD | Walking directions to Kiri's Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Organic Hill | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5RG | Walking directions to Organic Hill |
| 0.2 mi | SA Mini Supermarket | 274 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RQ | Walking directions to SA Mini Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Jug and Bottle | St Andrews Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6BA | Walking directions to Jug and Bottle |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E17 5QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Em Dean
Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Karen Bellamy
Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Louise Ashcroft
Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.